What is the cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Dumbarton and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumbarton to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Shopping Centre Entrance and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Waterloo Lane and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Dumbarton and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at Aberdeen via Partick SPT Subway Station and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Dumbarton to Aberdeen?

The distance between Dumbarton and Aberdeen is 168 miles. The road distance is 145.7 miles.

How do I travel from Dumbarton to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £65 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Dumbarton to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Dumbarton to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Aberdeen bus from?

Dumbarton to Aberdeen bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Shopping Centre Entrance station.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Aberdeen train from?

Dumbarton to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Dumbarton to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Aberdeen is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 4h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £260 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Dumbarton to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Dumbarton to Aberdeen bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Hielenman's Umbrella station.

Where does the Dumbarton to Aberdeen train arrive?

Dumbarton to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Dumbarton to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Aberdeen is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Dumbarton to Aberdeen.

How do I get a train ticket from Dumbarton to Aberdeen?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
4h 21m
£67–110
Bus via Dundee
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus 1A / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
4h 53m
£26–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
4h 35m
£28–48
Drive 144.8 mi
1. Drive from Dumbarton to Aberdeencar 144.8 mi
2h 46m
£36–52
Fly
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane GLA - ABZ
4h 45m
£96–257

Dumbarton to Aberdeen by train and subway

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4h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 167.1 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen hourly. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Union Square Bus Station via Hielenman's Umbrella, Waterloo Lane, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 35m.

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